Hendershott v. Rhein

At the close of plaintiff’s proofs during a jury trial in Lapeer County Circuit Court, defendants moved for and were granted a directed verdict. Plaintiff appeals as of right.

On an appeal from a directed verdict, the reviewing court must view the facts presented at trial in the light most favorable to the opposing party. Kieft v Barr, 391 Mich 77; 214 NW2d 838 (1974), Peterson v Schuitema, 56 Mich App 255; 224 NW2d 55 (1974). The action arose out of injuries incurred by plaintiff’s minor daughter Christine in an automobile accident which occurred in the early morning hours of March 28, 1971.…